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Awards Archive

The NCRA Awards were founded in 1993 with a contribution from Standard Radio Broadcasting and ran as the Standard Radio Awards of Excellence for 12 years. Since 2006, they have been the NCRA Community Radio Awards.

But whatever the name, they have always served as a place for our members to recognize the amazing work that goes on in our sector — from what we put on air to how we contribute to our communities. And, needless to say, the entries here are only a slice of the great work produced by NCRA member stations.

• Beat Reporting: CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC — Luigi Bianco — "Oli and Laureen's Dreams" — An experiment using radio to help someone learn English, based on the premise that talking to lots of people and listening to your own voice are great tools for learning a language. • Creative Production: CKUW-FM Winnipeg, MB — Colin Smith — "Rude PSA Fundrive" — A humourous funding drive pitch playing upon the stereotypes of campus and community radio, both honest and gratuitous, sharing the brutal reality of running a station. a • Documentary: CFRO-FM Vancouver, BC — Emily Aspinwall and Tiffany Chong — "30 Years of Prison Justice Day" — A documentary for the 30th anniversary Prison Justice Day, which is a day to honour the memory of the men and women who have died unnatural deaths inside Canadian prisons. • Focused Programming: CiTR-FM Vancouver, BC — Heather Kitching — "Queer FM Christmas Special" — A Christmas special dedicated to uplifting to LGTB folk who were stuck at home on Christmas Day with no friends or family to keep them company, using themes of peace and harmony to encourage some of that in the community. • News Story: CJSR-FM Edmonton, AB — Danika Wolkow — "War Child Canada" — An excellent interview with Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder and (then) executive director of War Child Canada, a medical doctor with over 10 years experience working in many of the world's worst war zones. • Lifetime Achievement/Community Radio Legend: Frieda Werden from CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC(shown in photo after receiving the first-ever Legend award, with former president Lydia Masemola (left))

NCRA/ANREC STANDARD RADIO AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS 2004

• Community Involvement: CHLS-FM Lillooet, BC — "Kid’s Corner" — A weekly show directed at children and families, fostering an invaluable relationship with their community. • Local Talent Development: CKUT-FM Montreal, QC — "Underground Sounds" — A collectively-run program spotlighting independent music through features and on-air/local performances. • Programming Excellence: CFRU-FM Guelph, ON — "Encuentro Radiofonico" — Focused programming featuring Spanish-speaking programmers from Ontario and Central and South America. • Programming Excellence: CJLY-FM Nelson, BC — "Nelson Before Nine" — A daily two-hour news magazine featuring local news, culture, social issues, politics and events. • Small Station: CJSF-FM Burnaby, BC — "The Long and Winding Road" — A 4-year-and-10-month story of perseverance and dedication to be FM.

• Community Involvement: CJAM-FM Windsor, ON — "Battle of the Bands Festival" • Local Talent Development: CHSR-FM Fredericton, NB — "Battle of the Bands" — featuring 19 artists from across the Maritimes with a grand prize of studio time to record a demo. (Staff and volunteers shown in photo) • National Initiatives: CHUO-FM Ottawa, ON — "Le Grand CRU" • Programming Excellence: CKDU-FM Halifax, NS — "Eritrea: A Victim" • Small Station: CHLS-FM Lillooet, BC — The first station to get from an idea to on the air with a developmental licence in 18 months and for less than $5000.

NCRA/ANREC STANDARD RADIO AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS 2000

• Community Involvement: CHSR-FM Fredericton, NB — Freedom 55 seniors' radio station and show. • Community Involvement: CHUO-FM Ottawa, ON — Sharing donations with four local charities, while allowing them to get exposure by free advertising for one year, interviews, and special coverage. • Community Involvement: CKUW-FM Winnipeg, MB — Legal aid program and low income program. • Local Talent Development: CKDU-FM Halifax, NS — "It Came From Halifax Harbour" — a CD compilation and live broadcast series. • Small Station: CAPR Sydney, NS

• Community Involvement: CFUV-FM Victoria, BC – Ongoing placement of special needs community volunteers. • National Initiatives: CJSR-FM Edmonton, AB – "The Great Western Ballroom" – nationally distributed series • Programming Excellence: CFRO-FM Vancouver, BC – "Voices from the 11th International AIDS Conference" – A radio program run in conjunction with the community forum of the 11th International Conference on AIDS. • Programming Excellence: CHUO-FM Ottawa, ON – "Women’s Words" – a bilingual spoken word series. • Small Station: CKUL-FM (now CKXU-FM) Lethbridge, AB – Significant development in several areas towards the goal of FM broadcasting.